Specifications
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
.
BATTERY
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Battery
explosion
can
cause
injury
or
death!
•
Do
not smoke
or
allow an open flame near the battery
being serviced. Lead acid batteries emit hydrogen, a
highly explosive gas, which
can
be ignited by electrical
arcing
or
by
lit tobacco products. Shut off all electrical
equipment in the vicinity to prevent electrical arcing
during servicing.
• Never connect the negative
(-)
battery cable to the
positive
(+) connection terminal
of
the starter solenoid.
Do
not test the battery condition
by
shorting the terminals
together. Sparks could ignite battery gases
or
fuel vapors.
Ventilate any compartment containing batteries to prevent
accumulation
of
explosive gases. To avoid sparks, do not
disturb the battery charger connections while the battery
is being charged.
• Avoid contacting the terminals with tools, etc., to prevent
bums
or
sparks that could cause an explosion. Remove
wristwatch, rings, and any other jewelry before handling
the battery.
• Always turn the battery charger
off
before disconnecting
the battery connections. Remove the negative lead first
and reconnect it last when disconnecting the battery.
BATTERY
ACID
A
WARNING:
Sulfuric
acid
in
batteries
can
cause
severe
injury
or
death!
• When servicing the battery
or
checking the electrolyte
level, wear rubber gloves, a rubber apron, and eye
protection. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is
destructive.
If
it
comes in contact with your skin, wash it
off at once with water. Acid may splash on the skin
or
into the eyes inadvertently when removing electrolyte
caps.
A
WARNING:
Carbon'monoxide
(CO)
is
a
deadly
gas!
• Ensure that the exhaust system is adequate to expel gases
discharged from the engine. Check the exhaust system
regularly for leaks and make sure the exhaust manifolds
are securely attached and no warping exists.
Pay close
attention to the manifold and exhaust.
• Be sure the unit and its surroundings are well ventilated.
• In addition to routine inspection
of
the exhaust system,
install a
carbon monoxide detector. Consult your dealer
for installation
of
approved detectors.
A
WARNING:
Carbon
monoxide
(CO)
is
an
invisible
odorless
gas.
Inhalation
produces
flu-like
symptoms,
nausea
or
death!
•
Do
not use copper tubing in diesel exhaust systems. Diesel
fumes can rapidly destroy copper tubing in exhaust
systems. Exhaust sulfur causes rapid deterioration
of
copper tubing resulting
in
exhaust/water leakage.
•
Do
not install exhaust outlet where exhaust can
be
drawn
through vents,
or
air conditioners.
• Although diesel engine exhaust gases are not as toxic as
exhaust fumes from gasoline engines, carbon monoxide
gas is present in diesel exhaust fumes. Some
of
the
symptoms
or
signs
of
carbon monoxide inhalation or
poisoning are:
Vomiting
Dizziness
Muscular twitching
Intense headache
Throbbing in temples Weakness and sleepiness
AVOID
MOVING
PARTS
A
WARNING:
Rotating
parts
can
cause
injury
or
death!
•
Do
not operate the generator without drive belt covers in
place!
•
Do
not service the engine while it is running.
If
a
situation arises in which
it
is absolutely necessary to
make operating adjustments, use extreme care to avoid
touching moving parts and hot exhaust system
components.
•
Do
not wear loose clothing
or
jewelry when servicing
equipment; tie
back
long hair and avoid wearing loose
jackets, shirts, sleeves, rings, necklaces or bracelets that
could be caught in moving parts.
• Make sure all attaching hardware is properly tightened.
Keep protective shields and guards in their respective
places at all times.
• Do not check fluid levels
or
the drive belts tension while
the engine is operating.
HAZARDOUS
NOISE
A
WARNING:
High
noise
levels
can
cause
hearing
loss!
• Never operate an engine without its muffler installed.
•
Do
not run an engine with the air intake (silencer)
removed.
•
Do
not run engines for long periods with their enclosures·
open.
A
WARNING:
Do
not
work
on
machinery
when
you
are
mentally
or
physically
incapacitated
by
fatigue!
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